Secondary Schools
March 2025
SECONDARY SCHOOL MENTORS HELP PUPILS FOCUS ON FUTURE
A growing number of Claygate residents are visiting local secondary schools as mentors, supporting young people through their education. Several villagers visit Hinchley Wood School each week, as well as other nearby schools, as part of a scheme run by charity MCR Pathways. Mentors meet their students for one hour each week in school.
This consistent interaction provides a valuable opportunity for young people to focus on their future, discuss any concerns, and share their thoughts and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Research shows that even one hour a week with a caring adult can significantly boost a young person’s confidence, improve academic performance, and open doors to a brighter future.
MCR Pathways, founded in 2007, launched its programme in Surrey in 2021 and has partnerships with seven schools in the county. With the growing demand for mentors, MCR Pathways is seeking volunteers for Hinchley Wood School.
To find out more about the programme and to register, visit https://mcrpathways.org/whats-stopping-you/ or contact Liz Grace, MCR Pathways’ Surrey Volunteer Recruitment Manager, at liz.grace@mcrpathways.org or call 07483 390702.
